Kathleen Martello, LPC, LPCC

Kathleen Martello is a licensed counselor who brings a thoughtful, empathic approach to helping people heal and move forward. With 10 years of clinical experience, she holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which reflect advanced training and clinical practice. She works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, self-esteem and career challenges, grief and family difficulties, ADHD and bipolar mood concerns, and parenting or relationship issues.

Kathleen integrates evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and elements of Dialectical and Existential approaches to tailor care to each person. She also addresses related patterns like attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication difficulties, and the effects of domestic violence. Kathleen offers services in English and Spanish and provides multiple session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit diverse schedules and preferences.

Her practice in Pennsylvania focuses on supporting clients as they clarify goals, build practical skills, and reclaim a greater sense of agency and purpose. Kathleen encourages prospective clients to reach out when they are ready to begin the work toward meaningful change.

Approaches and Online Care for Lasting Change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent avoidance patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical strategies, which is often effective for mood, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work - this approach supports self-esteem, exploration of life purpose, and relational issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kathleen collaborates with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to shape a plan and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kathleen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, or geographic limitations, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to focus on practical skills and progress in ways that suit each client.